The Floor is Decidedly Squeaking

I have made it through yet another week of externship. I really like it there and on Tuesday I get to start training some clients here and there! That is really exciting for me and it will make time there go by even faster. I really love being hands on and working with people, so this is going to be great! I really don't want to go to school for six hours tomorrow. There is only going to be four of us, and none of our other classmates will be there. It just makes me sad knowing that I have moved on and that I am going to be moving on to the real world before I know it.

The weather was so unsettled today. All of the severe weather that has been hanging in the south was starting to roll up the coast. We didn't get any of the severe tornado causing weather, but it rained on an off with thunder and lightning here and there. It was also beyond humid. It was so humid that the floor of the gym, which are pretty much rubber mats, were damp. Our shoes squeaked on them every time we walked. It was rather disconcerting.

Due to the weather Ruth decided it was too dangerous and canceled City Slickers for the day, so I ended up riding Grady instead of Beau. He was a good boy but both of Gail's German martingales were broken so I ended up borrowing Denise's for my ride. All I know is the City Slickers don't brush horses well. Grady had so much fur come off of him that it was like he was starting to shed all over again. Oh well.

This summer I am going to try and train like a triathlete. It will be a new and fun challenge for me to try out. I just have to find a bike...

~Dragon Eyes~

More Tape? You Are Starting to Look Like Rocky

Tonight was kind of a weird climbing night. The weather was icky and cloudy as well as more humid than anyone knew what to do with. We all struggled in our climbs and even routes that I completed before defeated me in places or all together. My wrist was being a complete pain as usual and it also didn't help that I ended up receiving two blisters. One on each hand in the same spot. Kind of special. I got those when I completed a tough route that I had tried once before and then failed. I was proud of that moment.

After that it was dinner. Mike ended up coming and meeting everyone and I ended up meeting Kelly's boy as well who was super nice. All in all a good night.

It also made my day when I bought the most amazing black heels ever at Target. A splurge but well worth it I think!

~Dragon Eyes~

I'm Going On a Date With My Poop Bag!

"Pucker up, Mr. Worm!"
~Kim~

I haven't blogged for a long ass time. I am quite sorry for this. And now that I am here, I am not really sure what I want to talk about. I ended up surviving the wild chaos of all my relatives being here, and had no time to really do anything but be with them. Mike ended up coming out with all of us on Saturday night and was a big hit with the family. I am really glad it went well.

I am currently listening to an acoustic version of So Cold by Breaking Benjamin and I think I just died happily. It was fabulous! So raw and emotional. I absolutely love Ben Burnley!!!

~Dragon Eyes~

Don't Laugh or You'll Drop the Weight on Your Head

It was weird being back at school with everyone. It was like we belonged there but at the same time we didn't belong there. Everyone was really excited to see us and it was nice to be back with the people I had been with for so long. But everything has to come to an end at some point. New journeys need to be made.

The gym with Mike and Jeff was good. I have been working hard and writing down everything we do so that I know where I'm at and where I've come from. The next thing to do is work on my diet. Mike is going to help me with that, but I am pretty worried about getting to the numbers that I need to get to. Why is it always so hard?

I never did ride my sister's horse today. The electric fence got fixed and he zapped himself and flipped out big time. Even well over an hour later he still had a very wounded look on his face. Oh well. Tomorrow we will just have to try again.

~Dragon Eyes~

Game of Thrones

Tonight was the premiere of Game of Thrones on HBO. Now I read the book ages and ages ago and absolutely loved them. Unfortunately I don't remember anything from them, but I was so excited to see that they turned it into a television series. And it got excellent reviews. Let's just say I wasn't disappointed in the least. It was amazing from start to finish and I seriously couldn't believe and hour had passed when it ended. It just grabbed you from the get go and refused to let go. I am so going to have to re read those books now.

Today was a pretty lazy day. I had my riding lesson in the morning and we ended up switching bits on Grady and he did really well with it. I was very happy. Our jumping course work was awful, but Gail was saying we haven't done that in so long. So I guess it is understandable. It was still frustrating though. Hopefully we can keep getting better. That's my goal in life.

Tomorrow I go to school to make up my class and I can't wait to see everyone there! It's going to be just like old times again!

~Dragon Eyes~

I Really Have to Pee!! ::Runs Wildly Away::

Having my Friday class at school today was seriously the strangest thing. It felt so normal to go to school as always and go to my room. It was also normal to see my teacher Carrie Ann and my classmates Ebony, Chino and Joann. What wasn't normal was the lack of our other classmates and the lack of noise in the building. But class went by fast and the five of us had a pretty good time catching up and chatting about our normal activities. We don't have class the next Friday due to Good Friday, so on Monday, the four of us are going back to school like usual to make up those hours and get them out of the way. It's going to be awesome seeing everyone and surprising those that have no idea we are going to be there!

After that I went to the gym with Jeff and Mike and was put through a beyond grueling workout for legs. Both Mike and Jeff were trying hard not to puke while I just whimpered as I tried to stretch out dying muscles. Afterward, Jeff treated all of us to a protein shake and then I bolted to the bathroom because between all the water I drank and the shake, I had to pee!!! So before either of them had a chance to say anything, I had bolted to the bathroom.

I am supposed to spend the evening with Mike for dinner and movies and who knows what else!

~Dragon Eyes~

Aren't There Only Two in the Bottom Three??

My dad's brilliant comment about American Idol tonight. My mom and I both stared at him for a few moments before he figured out what he said. It was hysterical!

I am so tired, but I made it through my very first week at my externship site and had a blast. I have gotten to the gym four days in a row now and am going tomorrow after my first Friday class. It's really going to be weird going to school but not seeing everyone I am used to seeing. It will be sad in a lot of ways, but at least I will get to see Ebony, Joann and Chino. They all bring brightness to my life. It still will be weird. I am thinking of going to visit everyone at school on Monday. It would be a happy surprise and I think Aylin would be the happiest person on earth. She's one of the ones I miss the most. We just had such good times together and our personalities meshed really well.

Starting on Monday Mike and I are going to start recording workouts and measurements so that we can see if we are making progress or not. I kind of had a bit of a loss of will tonight and just felt like nothing I did was working and that I was stuck in a rut. Don't get me wrong, I still feel that way, but knowing that we are going to work together and try and figure it all out really helps. It will be nice to have some tangible evidence in my hands. Oh how I need it right now. Tomorrow I am going to put the pedal to the metal at the gym and push my body to the very limits. And then I'll get to spend the evening with Mike. I really can't wait for that.

Until tomorrow.

~Dragon Eyes~

Did You Just Punch Out the Wall???

Sorry for the failure in blogging. I am kind of sleepy and tipsy at the moment. That's what happens when you wake up at 5am. It's really an awful time to get up. It's dark and cold and the birds are still asleep. It's even worse if it's rainy like it was today. Then it's even darker. It also didn't help that I got like 3 hours of sleep and woke up in pure terror at 2am due to thunder (which I though was part of my zombie Apocalypse dream). Not cool at all. I guess that's what happens when you read about zombies right before bed.

My externship site is going well. I really like it a lot. Right now I am doing a butt load of observing, but I should be getting into other stuff as well that will hopefully break up the monotony, but I actually don't mind. I stay awake and I love the clients. So it's all good. It also is a pretty good indicator that I love what I am doing. Especially when I am just itching to train again.

Tonight was a climbing night. I did pretty darn well for myself. I conquered a route that I had attempted and failed before and even conquered the barrel. This time a lot faster than before! I am getting technique down a lot better and faster and things are just getting easier in general. I did manage to punch the wall by accident and give myself bloody knuckles and a sore right hand. I still can't figure out how I managed to do it. Oh well.

On a more important note, Mike and I finally decided to make our relationship official. I am really happy for this and it just feels right. I can't even explain the feeling, but I feel like I'm where I should be or something. :)

~Dragon Eyes~

That's It! I'm Nuking My Room!!!

So for recap, my date yesterday went very well. I was seriously nervous for no reason. Mike came and picked me up and then we drove to Manchester and went to the Texas Road House for dinner. They had amazing food and I love food, so when I have good food and good company, I am not so nervous anymore. After dinner we went back to his condo for some movies and a little over the clothes play as well as some guitar hero. He was really impressed with how well I could play guitar hero. Hey, I have skills and I'm a girl! After that I was driven home where I promptly passed out.

Today was a lazy day and every now and then you need one. I decided not to go to the barn and let my poor horse actually get a day off from riding so I stayed home and attempted to tackle the mess that is my room. Now that was a project and a half. I have decided I have too much crap and am just going to nuke my room and start over. That's really all I think I can do with it at this point. Oh well. I guess I will still have to work hard on it if the relatives are coming up for Easter. Otherwise they won't have a place to stay....or sleep....

Tomorrow is supposed to be 70 degrees. And since my car is currently at the Honda dealer for servicing, I am stuck at home. So I think, if it's warm enough, I will sit outside on a towel and soak up some rays. I need to get a head start on my tan so I don't completely burn this summer. And why not do it on a beautiful day that I have off? Then it will be off to the gym for me, thanks to my mom dropping me off, to work out with Mike as usual.

Tomorrow is going to be so strange not getting up....

~Dragon Eyes~

I'm Giving Birth to Piranhas!!!

I apologize again for the lack of blogging yesterday. I was too comfortable curled up in bed with my book and my cell phone to get up, walk over to my computer and blog. Yeah. I am that kind of lazy person.

And I am pretty much being mad lazy again tonight. Even though I am blogging, I really don't want to be blogging right now. I am just not feeling into it at the moment. It's probably due to the fact that I really don't have all that much to say about today. I went to the gym early with Mike and then came home, ate food, watched movies (and slept through part of them), and texted Mike. That was pretty much it.

Tomorrow is our first date together and he is actually coming to my house to pick me up. I am mad nervous about the whole thing. I dunno why I am nervous or why I should be nervous. I guess it has to do with the entire going out to dinner/dating thing. I am just not good at dating and stuff. Mike just laughs and thinks I am adorable. At least he doesn't mind my craziness!

~Dragon Eyes~

Hello, Mr. Snake! Let me Kiss Your Face!

Tonight I went to the rock gym with Brendan. Molly is on vacation in Florida so it was just the two of us this week. The problem we ran into was that he is certified to belay and I am not, which means he wouldn't have any time to climb. So I ended up getting certified to belay. When we got to the gym, there really wasn't anyone there so we were able to go in the back room and he gave me a crash course in how to belay and even let me do it once before I went and told the guy that I wanted to get tested. It was seriously the most nerve-wracking thing ever having someone watch every move you make. It didn't help that this was like the second time I was ever going to be belaying someone. But I did great and the guy passed me! I didn't even have to pay the three dollars for the test so that was a plus. Then Brendan and I got to work climbing. It was a good time but it was hard when neither of us really got any big rest breaks so we tired out. Then it was off to dinner. It was a lot of fun. We carpooled and chatted about all kinds of things and things that I never thought I would be comfortable talking to a guy, but I'm comfortable around Brendan and we both agreed that it was good to be comfortable around friends. We are just mad goofy around each other.

Some memorable quotes of the evening:

"Hello, Mr. Snake! Let me kiss your face!" (on outdoor climbing with various wildlife)

"Strong arms! Good for lifting babies and carrying roasts!"
"Wait, lifting babies?"
"Yes! This is my view on children. We carry the roasts and lift the babies. Into the oven!"
Oh no! Babies in the oven!"
"We are having white meat for dinner!!"

Tomorrow is my final day of regular class at Branford Hall in the PFT program. It's going to be rather bittersweet. I can already tell you that. I am excited to move on to better things, but at the same time I am afraid of the unknown and sad to walk away from so many amazing classmates. I am going to see a lot of them still because we have made friendships and connections that are probably going to last through our lifetimes. And that is something I am so happy for. It's going to be hard to move on, but it many ways it will always be like I never left. And I think I am finally ready for it.

~Dragon Eyes~

She Energetically Assaulted Me!

I really am being really bad with blogging lately. Probably because I have been studying my socks off for finals and I am a little insane. It's all good, though, because here I am! Back and ready for some fun.

I forgot to put this down into my blog last night, but me and Mike ended out engagement and that's when it came out about us possibly starting our own relationship because we just click so well, have a lot in common, can communicate to each other like normal people, etc, etc. Sure there is the age difference. I am willing to overlook it. Mike took a little longer to decide that age really doesn't matter. It just matters who you are with and if that person makes you happy. I think Jeff kind of told Mike that he was being stupid about it all and to grab me before someone else came along and did.

The two of us are now planning to have an official date Saturday night. I am now mos def nervous even though I am comfortable around Mike. Dates always make me hyper. I guess this is why I don't ever do much dating.

Two more days of school to go...

~Dragon Eyes~

Wrestlemania Entertainment Blue Balls

So a lot has gone on since I blogged last and I feel like a terrible person, but it's late so I am going to make it all quick because I need to pass out. Friday was April Fools Day and Mike and I decided to play a prank on everyone. So the two of us got "engaged" on facebook. When we went to the gym, we took pictures and he put them in an album on his facebook called "Me and the Little Lady." Yup. We were that creative. I even got a fake ring.

Today was wrestlemania and Mike was hosting it at his parents house and invited me to meet all of his friends even though they all finally guessed that it was a hoax. I had a great time with him and everyone there. I am really glad I decided to come. While we were there he made it very clear to me that our age difference was no longer a problem. He also made that kind of obvious last night when he was texting me when I was tipsy (I had spent the evening out with Jeanette). After wrestlemania ended with a disappointment fail from AT&T uverse, he walked me out to me car where we chatted for a bit. They I got a pretty kick ass hug and a just as kick ass first kiss from him as well. I have a feeling that our relationship is turning a corner, but I guess I will just have to wait and see what happens.

Tomorrow starts my last week of school. I am so sad it's not even funny...

~Dragon Eyes~